Rethink, Reduce, Re-Imagine: Turning Waste into Business Wealth

Is your business throwing away hidden opportunities?

What if the things you currently throw away could actually power community good, boost your brand reputation, and save your bottom line? The sustainability landscape is shifting faster than ever; what was true about recycling last year might not apply today. It’s time to move past basic compliance and discover how savvy businesses are turning waste into a competitive advantage.

Join the Chamber for an eye-opening, actionable education session that will fundamentally change how you look at "trash."

You’ll Discover:

• The New Rules of Recycling: Local guidelines change constantly. Get the definitive, up-to-the-minute scoop on what actually goes in the bin and how to avoid costly recycling mistakes.

• The Power of Radical Reuse: Learn how to look at surplus items, overstock, and fixtures not as waste, but as valuable community assets.

• Eco-Partnerships that Pay Off: Discover how local businesses are partnering with community groups to build sustainable, socially responsible operations that attract eco-conscious customers and top-tier talent.

Meet Your Experts

• Amy Cox | Executive Director, Flourish Furniture Bank Hear directly from the leader driving regional impact. Amy will share the innovative strategies Flourish uses to intercept tons of quality goods destined for the landfill, repurposing them to transform lives right here in our community. Learn how your business can plug into this powerful circle of reuse.

• Terri Baugh | Flourish's Sustainability Committee Chair A powerhouse in the Kansas City eco-space, Terri has served on multiple regional Green Councils and is the visionary founder of the Go Green Festival. She’ll break down the fast-moving world of modern recycling and challenge you to rethink your daily business operations.

Bonus: Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour!

Stick around for the final 30 minutes for an exclusive, backstage tour of the Flourish facility. See real-world sustainability and reuse efforts in action, and join an interactive brainstorming session to map out exact ways your business or group can partner with others for maximum local impact.

Don't get left behind. Sustainability isn't just a buzzword - it's the future of doing business. Reserve your spot today and learn how to make green work for you!